Texas Administrative Code
Title 1 - ADMINISTRATION
Part 7 - STATE OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS
Chapter 155 - RULES OF PROCEDURE
Subchapter I - HEARINGS AND PREHEARINGS
Section 155.403 - Venue
Universal Citation: 1 TX Admin Code ยง 155.403
Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024
(a) Neutral hearing site. SOAH will designate a neutral hearing site in accordance with applicable law.
(b) Factors judge may consider. In designating a hearing site not in Austin, the judge may consider the following factors:
(1) the amount in
controversy;
(2) the number of
persons in the geographical region affected by the outcome of the
hearing;
(3) the estimated length
of the hearing;
(4) the
availability of hearing facilities;
(5) the costs to and preferences of the
parties;
(6) the location of
witnesses;
(7) the availability and
feasibility of videoconference technology as a means to reduce costs to SOAH
and the parties;
(8) legislative
restrictions on travel; and
(9) any
applicable law or other factor relevant to the fair and expeditious resolution
of the case.
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